AuthorTopic: Semi traffic (Read 1616 times)

I have a question I hope someone can help me with. Why is it with all the truck traffic coming through town, more specifically the stone haulers on Telegraph Rd coming from the quarry, why do they always seem to drive in the fast lane? It takes forever for them to start the traffic moving causing traffic hazards with other drivers switching lanes, darting in and out. And for the few trucks that DO use the outside lane, invariably they pull side to side with the fast lane trucks causing a REAL traffic slowdown. I'm hoping there is possibly a truck driver on here that can explain things.

Usually when I see them on Telegraph you have two side by side have a low speed drag race.

It is a surprise and a delight for all around for sure.

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This increase in stone truck traffic out of the Telegraph rd pit is because of a massive order for stone at Detroit Metro Airport for a new runway projest. Monroe Township just approved extending their hours and the volume ramped up about 2 weeks ago. There is probably 150 trucks or more hauling all day every day to fill the order in a timely manner.I suggested a temporary traffic light at the quarry entrance to ease congestion at least there.

This increase in stone truck traffic out of the Telegraph rd pit is because of a massive order for stone at Detroit Metro Airport for a new runway projest. Monroe Township just approved extending their hours and the volume ramped up about 2 weeks ago. There is probably 150 trucks or more hauling all day every day to fill the order in a timely manner.I suggested a temporary traffic light at the quarry entrance to ease congestion at least there.

I wonder if the runway project is related to this Mlive article from last year. Probably would have taken them that long to get everything ready to move forward.

I wonder how much of this ended up being one of those Federal grants...